Reddit reviews Mikrotik RB951-2N Wireless LAN Router 802.11b/g/n
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Product code RB951-2n, CPU speed 300MHz, RAM 32MB, Architecture MIPS-BE, LAN ports 5Gigabit 0, MiniPCI 0, Integrated Wireless Yes, Wireless standards 802.11b/g/n, USB 0Power Jack 8-30V DC, 802.3af support No, PoE 8-28V DC on Ether1, Voltage Monitor NoPCB temperature monitor No, CPU temperature monitor No, Dimensions 113x89x28mm, Temperature range -20C .. +50C, RouterOS License Level4Antenna gain 1.5dBi, Current Monitor No, TX power 17dBm, CPU AR9331, Max Power consumption 3W
I'd recommend the RB951 - here it is for $50 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-RB951-2N-Wireless-Router-802-11b/dp/B008W7WEV6
Like /u/packetheavy said, you probably won't use all of the features on day 1, but this will give you something you can grow into.
Eh… maybe?
It depends. The devices I linked later on give you more options in terms of jumping through hoops or other shenanigans potentially required by your apartment building. They can all do WDS+bridging, routing, and/or pseudobridging as needed.
I have no idea what the Netgear box can do. I also can't find any specs on that device's 802.11 capabilities, but I suspect its transmit power and receive sensitivity are worse than the devices I suggested. If you intended to compromise in that area, the Ubiquiti AirRouter or Mikrotik RB951-2n would be a better bet.